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close| Location | China (mainland), Guangdong |
| Central coordinates | 116o 43.00' East 23o 17.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4iii |
| Area | 2,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description The IBA includes the estuaries of the Han Jiang, Rong Jiang and Lian Jiang rivers. This was historically an area of mangrove forest, but this was destroyed by reclamation. Tens of thousands of waterbirds pass through the IBA on migration.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Spotted Greenshank Tringa guttifer | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Relict Gull Larus relictus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rong Jiang Estuary. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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